Hans Einar Krokan

Hans Einar Krokan (born 18 February 1945) is a Norwegian physician and cancer researcher.

Hans Einar Krokan
Born (1945-02-18) 18 February 1945
Folldal, Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Occupationphysician and cancer researcher
AwardsKing Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research (2008)
Order of St Olav (2016)

He was born in Folldal. He graduated as dr.med. in 1977, and was appointed professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology from 1993. His research focused on DNA repair.[1]

In 2008 he received the King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research.[2]

He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2016.[3]

References
  1. Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Hans Einar Krokan". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  2. "Prisvinnere 1992-2016" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Cancer Society. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  3. "Utnevnelser til St. Olavs Orden" (in Norwegian). The Norwegian Royal Palace. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2017.


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